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| Sunday, July 25, 2010 |
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Calcium and Alkalinity Dosing Demonstration August 21st
By adampottebaum @ 2:29 PM :: 66 Views ::
3 Comments ::  :: GIRS Events, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Area
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Bulk Reef Supply, one of our longest and most loyal GIRS sponsors, has agreed to donate some of their Two Part Calcium and Alkalinity packages to demonstrate the ease and importance of maintaining calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium in our reef tanks.
We will be having a demonstration at my house in Cedar Falls where we can watch Bulk Reef Supply's video explaining everything about the kits they sell and the importance of using them. When the movie is over, we will mix up the solution, test my tank for the necessary parameters, show where to find the dosing instructions on Bulk Reef Supply's site, then we will show different ways to dose.
After the demonstration is over, there will be extra supply of this kit for everyone to take some home!
This demonstration will show everyone how easy it is to dose the necessary elements in their reef tank. This will be a wonderful time to meet our friendly trustees of the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area of GIRS and learn how to maintain a healthy environment for our prized corals.
I look forward to seeing everyone!
This event will be held on August 21st at:
Adam Pottebaum's house
1616 Olive St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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| Monday, June 21, 2010 |
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GIRS Videos Now Available!
By jtesdall @ 12:46 AM :: 77 Views ::
3 Comments ::  :: Club Events (Non-GIRS), GIRS Events, Frag Swap
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All of the videos from past GIRS events are now available on the GIRS Website. This is another great benefit to GIRS membership!
Look for the "GIRS Video" Link under "Resources" in the main menu.
Here is a list of currently available Videos:
Adam Cesnales at Fall Fest 2008
Fragging a "Duncan" Coral at Fall Fest 2008
Randy Reed at Fall Fest 2009
Anthony Calfo at Fall Fest 2009
Kevin Kohen at Spring Fest 2010
Jon Coppolino at Spring Fest 2010
Rod Buehler at Fall Fest 2008
Please thank Jeremy Meyer(Waverz) for all of his hard work in making these happen!
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| Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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DES MOINES AREA MEETING FEB 25th 6:30pm
By Rustin14 @ 3:35 PM :: 101 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: GIRS Events, Des Moines Area
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Please join us for the first Des Moines Area meeting. The topic will be lighting with the main focus being on LED lighting. Remember all non paying members are allowed to attend one meeting. So come enjoy a cup of coffee and see what you've been missing out on. The cost of one years membership 20$! The knowledge and freinds you will gain, priceless!!
Also, please remember to join the Des Moines Area Interest Group so you don't miss out on any events or news. Click here to sign up!
Please sign up in the meeting thread!!
Location: Smokey Row Coffee
1910 Cottage Grove Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Time: Fed 25th 6:30pm
Topic: Lighting
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| Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
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| Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
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Save the Date - Spring Swap 2010
By apjohnson @ 3:00 PM :: 159 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, Club Events (Non-GIRS), GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Des Moines Area, Frag Auction, Frag Swap
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We have just confirmed our facility for the 2010 Spring Fest. Following in the footsteps of last years very successful spring fest, this years event promises to be better than ever. We anticipate more individual sellers, more vendors, and possibly even a few special speakers or demonstrations. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a great event!
Where:
Iowa State Fairgrounds - Walnut Center
When:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time:
Noon to 5:00 PM
More information to come....
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| Sunday, January 31, 2010 |
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DES MOINES AREA MEETING FEB 10th 6:30pm
By Rustin14 @ 8:28 PM :: 95 Views ::
1 Comments :: :: GIRS Events, Des Moines Area
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Please join us for the first Des Moines Area meeting. The topic will be lighting with the main focus being on LED lighting. Remember all non paying members are allowed to attend one meeting. So come enjoy a cup of coffee and see what you've been missing out on. The cost of one years membership 20$! The knowledge and freinds you will gain, priceless!!
Also, please remember to join the Des Moines Area Interest Group so you don't miss out on any events or news. Click here to sign up!
Please sign up in the meeting thread!!
Location: Smokey Row Coffee
1910 Cottage Grove Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Time: Fed 10th 6:30pm
Topic: Lighting
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| Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
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Cedar Falls/Waterloo Area Tank Tour
By adampottebaum @ 12:00 AM :: 111 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: GIRS Events, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Area, Tank Tour
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Our tank tour is going to be on January 30th, starting at 1:00.
Information can be found in the Members Only Forums
(Forums > Club Member Forums > Club Business > Cedar Falls/Waterloo Area Tank Tour)
This is a member only event. If there are any non-paying members who would like to attend, please contact me. Non-paying members can attend one area's event to see all the benefits of paying the small fee of $20 yearly fee to become a paid member will be.
There will be 5 stops. We will be having a Poker Run style tour, where at each stop, each member will receive a card. 5 cards=5 stops, so if you make every stop you will have a perfect poker hand. The person with the best hand at the end of the tour will receive a $20 gift certificate to their choice of any GIRS supporting sponsors. I will get the winners email and have the card/certificate mailed to their home.
I look forward to seeing all of you there!
-Adam Pottebaum
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| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
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CR / IC Area Holiday Party
By apjohnson @ 1:15 PM :: 152 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area, Frag Swap
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Come join us for the Cedar Rapids Holiday party! This is open to members and non-members alike. If you have been considering becoming a member, now is a great time. We will be having an area members only raffle which will include:
- 2 - $50 gift certificates to a hobby related online retailer of your choice.
- 4 - $25 gift certificates to a hobby related online retailer of your choice.
- 2 - embroidered GIRS t-shirts (one gray, one black)
- 2 - embroidered GIRS sweatshirts (one gray, one black)
- 2 - embroidered GIRS hoodies (one gray, one black)
That's over $300 worth of stuff to be given away. Each member will be given a ticket at the door free of charge. Additional tickets will *not* be available for purchase....just one ticket per member.
In addition, we will be doing our Secret Santa Frag Swap. Bring a frag with you (if you can), and we'll make sure that everyone leaves with a frag. Details of the game will be revealed at the event. Secret Santa Frag Swap is open to members and non-members alike.
Please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Soda, ham and turkey will be provided. This will be hosted at CyberJester's place and most of you are aware that he has other liquid refreshment on tap in his basement.
It will be a great time to get together with the rest of the club for some great food, conversation, Frag Swap and hopefully even meet a few new faces. Please go to this thread (click here) to RSVP, indicate what food you will bring and how many people you will be bringing
I can't stress it enough...PLEASE RSVP so that we have a rough count for food planning purposes.
Below are the event details.
Date:
Saturday, December 12th
Time:
5:30 until Jeremy kicks us out
Location:
Jeremy Orchuck's house (CyberJester)
1205 Waldenwood Ln NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
(click here for map)
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
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| Friday, November 13, 2009 |
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Fall Fest activities are here!
By apjohnson @ 2:04 PM :: 184 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area, Frag Swap
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As we speak, board members and event coordinators are working hard getting things set up for Fall Fest tomorrow. Guest speakers and vendors are arriving in town, and everyone is looking forward to having a great event. After all, hundreds of hours of planning, labor and of course, a lot of money, are all coming together into this great event. Just to remind you, here's a brief summary of the Fall Fest activities:
TONIGHT
Anthony Calfo book signing at Pet's Playhouse - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
TOMORROW
Fall Fest at Lowe Park Arts & Environement Center - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Things to remember:
- The Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center is in the middle of a bunch of corn fields. If you think you're driving out of town into a place where you wouldn't expect a show like this to be, you're probably driving in the right direction. :-) Check out the http://fallfest.iowareefs.com website for more information on how to get there.
- Bring a small cooler to put your corals in, especially if you're coming in from out of town.
- If you participated in the group buy and need to pick your stuff up, see AJ or ask at the GIRS information booth near the front check in table.
- Club members get a $5 discount on admission. If you plan on becoming a member, please do so online ASAP. You can also do so at the show, but it will delay your admission onto the show floor and hold up the admission line.
- Bring as much cash to the event as you think you may need. The nearest ATM is a couple of miles away.
- Name tags will be available at the check in desk. While not mandatory, they are encouraged. I know many of us don't live in the same area, but chat frequently on the site. Wearing a name tag is a great way of putting a face to the name of those people that you chat with on the site all the time.
- If you're planning to stay for the whole show, post show clean-up assistance is always appreciated.
After the show, please let us know what you thought. What we did right, what we could improve on. We work really hard on this event and would love to hear your ideas on ways that we can make it better. Also, thank the sponsors. Many of these prizes are donated and the revenues generated by ticket sales, help to pay the expenses for the event. This event would not be nearly as good without the generous contibutions from our sponsors. Please give these sponsors extra consideration when spending your money on reef gear and livestock and when you do buy from them, tell them that you're a member of the Greater Iowa Reef Society.
See you at the show!
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